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THE MORNING NEWS. Established 1850. - Incorporated 1888 J. H. ESTILL. President. DENIED SAFE CONDUCT MINISTERS’ HOUSEHOLDS MIST RE MAIN IN PEKIN. foreign buildings fired. report of burning of lega tions NOT CONFIRMED. No Confirmation of Report of Mur der of German Ambassador—Brit ish Marines Hud a Flftlit Willi Chinese Troops Mnny Chinese Were Killed Native Christians Massncred and Foreign Residences Bnrned in Pekin. London, June 16.—A special dispatch from Shanghai, dated to-day, says that it Is reported that after the audience of Sir Claude MacDonald, British minister to China, with the Tsun Li Vamen, five for eign ministers demanded a safe conduct for their servants and their people, noti fying the Tsung Li Tamen that they could no longer maintain relations with the government. The answer was: "Certainly not. What other answer could be expected in a civilized country?” This was followed by an increase of the forces around the gates, and the next night widespread incendiarism. This incendiarism prevailed among the foreign residences. The massacre of na tive Christians and other friends of for eigners was also common. The buildings of the American missions, the customs, the mess quarters and a number of other structures were destroyed. The guards alone saved the foreigners, who, it is stated, are huddled in legations very short of food and deserted by native servants. Latest Chinese reports slate that the Empress has ordered Liu Kung Yih, Chang Chi Tung and Li Hung Chang to hasten to Pekin. They probably will find an excuse for declining. The latest edict against the rioters especially avoids men tioning the Boxers. Berlin and St. Petersburg dispatches as sert that Russia and Germany have com bined for common action in China. It is reported that a high Russian personage is going to Berlin to arrange details, and that Russia does not wish to compromise hopelessly her relations with China by a rupture, which would only be to the ad vantage of the other Powers. British marines and sailors fought the troops of Gen. Jung Fuh Slang several hours. Many Chinese were killed. Report In Not Confirmed. London, June 17, 4 a. m.—'There is no confirmation of the reported destruction of the legations in Pekih, and the killing of the German minister, Baron von Ket teler, nor the later report of fighting be tween the British and the Chinese. Dispatches from Shanghai, dated last evening, state that Admiral Seymour's force is in a tight place between Lang Fang and Yung Sun, with enormous masses of soldiery in front, while the Box ers with more soldiery are cutting the railway in the rear. The column is re ported short of provisions and water. The Kiang Nan arsenal, butside of Shanghai, is sending vast quantities of munitions north. Ali is quiet at Shanghai, but trade has been disrupted. It is staved that seven thousand Americans are coming from Ma nila. and that large forces of Japanese are also en route. The wires south of Tien Tsin have been cut, and the city telegraphically isolated. According to a special from Vienna It If stated in diplomatic circles there that the question of intervention is under dis cussion by the Powers. It is proposed that Japan shall act as mandatory of the Pow ers and re-establish order in Pekin and elsewhere. This,' it Is said, emanates from England, and is supported by Germany end Austria, but it is doubtful if Russia end France will agree (o the proposition. St. Petersburg reports that communica tion between Kal Gan and Pekin has been Interrupted. There is great excitement at Kal Gan, where a missionary has been at tacked. ALL THE LEGATIONS BURNED. German Minister Said to Have Boon Killed in Pekin. London, June IS, 4 p. m.—A special dis patch from Hong Kong says all the Pekin legations have been destroyed and that the German minister, Baron von Ketteier, has been killed. REPORTS ARE NOT CONFIRMED. AYnshingtnn Has Heard Nothing of Homing of Legation*. Washington, June 16.—Nothing has been heard here from any official source to confirm the alarming reports of the de struction of the embassies and legations in Pekin, and In view of the fact, that the government Itself is not able to open communication with the scene of the troubles, the officials are inclined to doubt whether private enterprise could do more. In other words they do not believe the report. Minister Wu of the Chinese legation here called at the siate department to day, but he declared that he was without any advice from his bwn government, and said that his visit to Secretary Hay had reference to a personal matter. The report of the destruction of the em bassies and legations at Pekin was fol lowed by many telegrams asking the state department for Information. Some of these came from lowa, the home of Min ister Cong-r, and some from friends and re atlvea of the other persons connected wl h the Uni'ed States legation at Pe kin. Mrs. Baldwin, sister of Minister Conger, called in person at the department to in quire Into the truth of the story. The de partment was.obliged to make answer in •ach case that It had no news and that It could not confirm the report. It was apparent that the officials did not be lieve that the United States legation had been burned, and they were only soriy that they could not make a denial upon authority. f It is said at the state department that according to the last reports there were at tho Unlied States legation besides Mr. Conger, his wife, his daughter, at least one lady visitor; secretary of legation Herbert C. Squires of New Ycrk; William &. Bain bridge of lowa, the second secre- jiatianita!) Morning fleto#. tary; Lieut. Albert Key. naval secretary, and F. V. Cheshire, interpreter. The unconfirmed and unofficial rumor that Baron von Kettler, the German min ister at Pekin, had been killed, soon spread to diplomatic circfes and caused a great uneasiness as the erroneous statement got abroad that the state department had re ceived confirmation of the report. As a matter of fact, neither the state depart ment nor the German embassy knew any thing of it. The rumor was none the less disquieting, for aside from the grave in ternational aspect of such an act, Baron yon Kettler is intimately known here, hav ing been first secretary of the German embassy up to a few years ago. Many diplomats and friends called at the German embassy to inquire as to the report, but the answer was given that no such news was received, and the report was regarded with a great deal of doubt. Views It Skeptically. Paris, June 18. —The foreign office views skeptically the dispatch from Hong Kong announcing the destruction of the foreign legations at Pekin and points out that, as telegraphic communications with Pekin are cut, the. news should be taken with prudence. BRITISH TROOPS OK THE WAY. i A Cruiser Sent to Hun Chow Where Riots Are in Progress. Hong Kong, June 16.—The British first ciass cruiser Terrible, with troops, sailed for Tien Tsin this morning. Capt. Percy M. Scott, of the Terrible, previous to sailing, arranged to land a 12-pounder and other ship’s guns for land service. The British first-class armored cruiser Undaunted has suddenly been ordered north, under scaled orders. She will sail immediately. Trouble is brewing near West river. Riots have broken out at Bun Chow, whence over a hundred refu gees arrived at Wu Chow, June 12. About r,.000 rebels have, assembled at Kwei Li Sien. Bodies of Canton troope passed through Wu Chow, June 11, on their way to meet the rebels. FOREIGN CHURCHES BURNED. Party That AVeut to Relieve Troop;, Had to Return. Shanghai, June 16—Last night’s advices from Tien Tsin report that large incen diary fires occurred in the eastern part of the city, where three English and Ameri can churches were burned, besides the residences of many foreigners. Tele graphic communication is interrupted, the poles having been burned and there is no hope of immediate repairs being made. The train conveying the relieving party with food and ammunition was obliged to return, being unable to reach Lang Kang, where detachments of foreign troops, dis patched on Sunday lats, are now endeav oring to repair the line. BOXERS’ RIOTS IN TIEN TSIN. Foreign Office May Admit 1.200 For eign Troop* to Pekin. Berlin. June 10.—A semi-official dispatch from Tien Tsin. dated June 15 (Friday), reads as follows: “The foreign settlements here are ade quately protected. Bands of Boxers have appeared in the town. They have burned three chapels and are spreading terror among the inhobitants. Two railroad bridges between Tien Tsin and Lang Fang have been rendered impassable by the Boxers, and the construction train dis patched to repair the destruction of the taiiroad near I-ang Fong has been inter rupted in its advance to the relief of the troops. “In the meanwhile the German detach ment has Continued to march towards Pekin by road. "The Tsung Li Yamen, it is added, have sanctioned the entry of foreign troops in to Penkin to the number of 1,200 men.” CHINESE TROOPS DESERT. Ten Thon*aml of Them Have Gone Over to the Boxer*. Shanghai, Jun 16—According to infor mation received here from foreign sources. 10000 imperial troops which were between Pekin and the international forces advancing on that city have dis banded and joined the Boxers. • It is asserted that the government ef China does not consider itself responsible for any encounter which may take place. The native banks at Chin Kiang closed business yesterday fearing trouble with ihe Boxers Excitement prevails in the Yang Tse valley, but all is quiet at Che Foo, in spite of alarming rumors to the con'rary. WIRES ARE IN RAD SHAPE. Communication With Tien Tln I* Entirely Cat OIL New York. June 16.—The Commercial Cable Company sends out the following notice: “The Siberian land lines are restored, and messages for Japan, routed via Northern, are now accepted without re striction,' The lines between Maimatchim and Kalgan. China, are interrupted. "We nre advised that telegraphic com munication with Tien Tsin is totally In terrupted.” The Western Union Cable Company Is sues the following: "Telegraphic communication with Tien Tsin is Interrupted." The central cable office of the Western Union Telegraph Company, at noon to day. sent out the following notice: "In connection with this morning’s bul letin. reporting the interruption of the Tien Tsin telegraph lines, we have been advised by the Great Northern Company, that there is no prospect of restoration of the Pekin-Tien Tsin lines. The Shan ghol-Tlen Tsin line is totally Interrupted beyond Baudau. near Tien Tsin, cutting off communication to Tien Tsin. Taku and other stations in the north. The abovp mentioned plades are entirely cut off telegraphically, and messages can only be forwarded at sender’s risk.” ATTACK ON THE LEGATIONS, Roger* Regan Depredation* In Pe kin on Jane 13. London. June 16.—Dispatches from Tien Tsin received in Berlin state that the Boxers entered Pekin on the evening of June 13, destroyed several missions and attacked the legations, but were repulsed with the aid of the Maxims. No Europeans were reported killed. The attitude of the Chinese troops to ward the Boxers was uncertain. SITUATION IS MORE SERIOUS. Japan Will Srnd Reinforcement* to Tien Tln. , Washington, June 16,—The following ca blegram was received to-day at the Ja panese legation here from the Japanese government at Tokio. "The situation In North China Is dally on Eighth Page.} < tSAYAKNAH. GA„ SUNDAY. JUNE 17. 1909. WISHES OF THE PRESIDENT. W'ILL BE CARRIED OUT BY REPUB LICAN CONVENTION. Vice President Still a Mysterious Quantity, But New York XVIII Cut a Big Figure—“ Tim” Woodruff on the Gronud AVltb Buttous—Roose velt, Dlls* and Allison Have De clined With Thanks—Westerner* Are Slioniing for Recognition. Philadelphia, June 16.—The feature of the situation which confronts the Re publican hosts at the close of the week preceding the assembling of the conven tion is the absolutely unanimous disposi tion to carry out fully the wishes of the President In everything relating to the coming convention. As the clans from every quarter of the country gather, the overwhelming senti ment is that, having served one good term. McKinley deserves another and that good faith and good politics demand that the wishes of the candidate, ns nearly ns can be ascertained, shall be respected in the matter of the vice presidency, as well as of the platform upon wh ch he is to go to the country. Tlie vice presidency is the uppermost topic in the minds of the leaders, as well as the rank and file. It is the only bone of contention, and thill contention would cease very quickly if anybody were authorized to say exactly what, the Pres ident wants. If there is any plenipoten tiary of the President here, he has not yet presented his credential The men who aro popularly supposed to be Mc- Kinley’s spokesmen are Ihe most careful to disclaim any power of attorney, and their reticence in proclaiming a candidate leads the rank and file tc believe that the President has declared "hands off.” Either Bliss or Ailison would lie the first choice of a majority of ihe leaders, but both of these men have turned deaf ears to the supplications of the managers. Secretary Long of Massachusetts, they are holding in reserve in case another not so acceptable as he should become too formidable. XVUat XVIII New York Do? The most difficult problem arises in con nection with the New York delep don. Headed by the “big four,” Platt, Roose velt, Depew and Ode'll, the Empire's elite delegation came to town to-day and set the gossips fairly mad with speculation. To New York, the logicians argue, the nomination naturally should go to secure a well balanced ticket geographically, and, if New York should present a candi date, solidly backed, unless the candidate were acceptable, there might be trouble ahead for the.managers. Lieut. Gov. Timothy Woodruff, already on the ground with headquarters opened, and buttons engraved, has never been considered seriously, but the possibility that the New York delegation might get together on Odell or Gen. Greene or Bliss, if he could be Induced to change his mind at the eleventh hour, makes the political prophets pause. Gov. Roosevelt still firm ly adheres to his determination not to be a candidate, notwithstanding his wonder ful hold on the imaginations of all. Until New York finally acts at the meet ing of this delegation on Mpnday, unless the situation should crystallise (meantime, prophecies are valueless. The West XVIII Keep Shooting. In the interim the West will go on shout ing itself hoarse. She has Irving M. Scott of California, the builder of the Oregon; Bartlett Tripp of South Dakota, Fairbanks of Indiana and others, in addition to the eloquent Dolliver. None except the lat ter has arrived. To-morrow, with marching clubs and brass bands, they will invade the monot ony of Philadelphia Quaker Sabbath and make the welking with their vociferation in true Western style. And to-morrow for the first time, Philadelphia will take on the appearance of a convention city. To-night a half dozen banquets are being given to distinguished visitors, but the most important gathering is at the Union League, Club, where Chairman Hanna and Secretary Root are dining. Secretary Root and Postmaster General Smith, fresh irom Washington, arrived late this afternoon. The Postmaster Gen era], it is understood, was the bearer of the draft of a platform that meets the President’s approval. tin nnn vs Platt. During the dey the vice presidential question seemed to revolve around New York. The position of the state, with four men available for candidates, the feeling in some quarters that political considerations should give the second place on the ticket to the Empire State, and the somewhat strained relations be tween Senator Henna and Senator Platt, all serve to turn attention to New York. Of eburse. there is no real breach be tween Senator Hanna and Senator Platt, only perhaps a little soreness exists. The New York Senator does not want any in terference In New York by the chairman of the Republican National Committee. When Bliss was first put forward for the second place It was well known that he was backed by Hanna. Bliss has never been a favorite with Platt, and that was the beginning. There is yet a lingering belief that if New York would come for ward for Bliss he could not be induced to accept. This, however, is not likely, and the belief Is general that Platt stands In the way. The allusions which Hanna has made to Lieut. Gov. Woodruff form another source of irritation and probably the man ner In which the Ohio Senator received the announcement of Odell’s candidacy con tributed to the unpleasant feeling already engendered between the two leaders. HE DROPPED THE PLATFORM. Postmaster General Smith Let It Fall From His Pocket. Washington, June 16.—Shortly before noon Postmaster General Srqith arrived at the White House for a consultation with the President before leaving for Philadel phia. The draft of the platform prepared by him was submitted to Mr. McKinley. The conference lasted almost three-quar ters of an hour. , As the Postmaster General was descend ing- the White House stairs a copy of the precious document slipped from his pocket. The Postmaster General missed It before he reached the bottom of the stairs, and retracing his step* with a newspaper man, with whom he was talking, the latter pick ed It up and handed it to him. "I would like to publish the platform this afternoon,” said he, as he gave it to the Postmaster General. The latter smiled and replied good-naturedly: “You had bet ter wait a few days." STOPPED TO SEE M’KINLEY. Politicians Spent a Day in Washing ton on Their Way Up. Washington, June 16 —The ante room of the White House to-day resembled the lobby of a hotel In Philadelphia. It fairly swarmed with politicians, who had stop ped off in Washington on their way to the convention, to see the President and aesure him of their unswerving devotion to his cause. The stream of visitors was uninterrupted throughout the morning, i Although among them were not • few of the party leaders, they had little opportu nity to converse with the President, and those who did broach the subject of the vice presidency—the uppermost topic in the minds of all—got no intimation from Mr. McKinley, as to his personal choice if he has one. , FOR AKER TO NOMIN ATE HIM. He AVtll Place McKinley’s Name Be fore the Convention. Philadelphia, June 16.—Senntor Foraker of Ohio, who was chairman of the commit tee on resolutions and placed McKinley in nomination four years ago, arrived to day. He has been, selected again to nomi nate McKinley next week, and also to be chairman of the resolutions committee. FOR TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN. National Committee Has Selected Senntor Wolcott. Philadelphia, June 16.—The Republican National Committee has selected Senator Walcott of Colorado for temporary chair man of the convention. STRIKERS TO FIGHT IT OUT. Will Also Boycott the St. Louis Tran sit Company. St. Louis. June 16—War to the knife was the slogan adopted by the striking employes of the St. Louis Transit Com pany to-day. This extreme action was decided upon this afternoon, when the proposition adopted by the striking street car men yesterday looking to a settlement of the strike was turned down by the Transit Company. Samuel Gompers, president of the Amer ican Federation of Labor, announced that negotiations between the St. Louis Tran sit Company and the union, looking to a settlement of the strike on the basis pro posed by the union in mass meeting Fri day, were off. This announcement was made at the conclusion of a conference between Gom pers, representing the union, and Presi dent Whitaker and Director McClure, representing the Transit Company. ' Mr. Whitaker said at the conclusion of the conference that he had no statement to make. President Gompers made this statement regarding the failure to reach an agree ment: "After three hours and a half discussion with President Whitaker I am sorry to have to announce that the company has declined to submit the question of the reinstatement of the men to arbitration.” President Mahon of the International Association of Amalgamated Street Rail way Employes, when asked what his as sociation would do in the premises, said: ’ This is now a fight to the finish. Pres ident Gompers told me this afternoon that he proposed to turn the entire power of the American Federation of Labor, with its membership of 2,000,000, against the Transit Company, and fight the issue out if it takes five years to do it. ’The American .Federation of Labor re. garde the attitude of the St. Louis Transit Company as a Ajrfct stab at the vlt3l principles of unionism. "The boycott to be declared will apply not only to the St. Louis Transit Com pany, but to every person, every business man, every association, and in fact every corporation or individual favoring them in any way.” PEACE BETWEEN THE POWERS. Efforts Made Toward Preventing In ternational XVar. Washington, June 16.—1 tls learned in authoritative quarters that the negotia tions relative to the Chinese crisis have led to a discussion of the larger subject of so adjusting and harmonizing the ac tion of the several Powers Interested as to maintain complete equilibrium and as sure the continued peace of the world. The French authorities have been par ticularly ac'tive in urging that one of the first considerations of any action was to see that it tended towards maintaining the balance between the countries Interested in the East, and there is reason to be lieve that these representations have had considerable influence in keeping any one of the several nations from putting a pre ponderating military force in China, thus leading to counter action by some other Power and ultimately to a general interna tional disturbance. From the French standpoint, as stated by those fully conversant with French policy, the chief desire is to maintain peace and union between the great Pow ers, and if that Pan be accomplished, France will consider that her best inter ests, as well as those of the world at large, will have been served. KANSAS CITY WANTS TICKETS. Offer of SOO by Democrats Was Im mediately Declined. Kansas City, June 16.—C. A. WaJsh, sec retary of the Democratic National Com mittee, left to-night for Chicago to com plete some unfinished work In the head quarters there before opening his perma nent headquarters in Kansas CKy. Mr. Walsh will return to Kansas City on the tOth. It developed to-day that considerable friction was displayed in yesterday’s meeting of the sub-committee when the local managers requested 3.500 admission tickets for Kansas City. Senator James K. Jones, chair man of the National Committee, said he did not think Kansas City was entitled to any tickets. The honor of se curing the convention, he thought, should be sufficient. J. G. Johnson, national com mitteeman from Kansas .took the same view. The Kansas Citylans then entered a vigorous protest. Finally as a Comprom ise the sub-committee offered the Kansas City committee 800 tickets. This was im mediately declined. GEN. ALEXANDER'S AWARD. Amounts Given Americans Against Nicaragua. Washington, June 16.—The State Depart ment has just received the award of the arbitrator. Gen. E. P. Alexander of Sa vannah, in the case of the Poet Glover Company of Cincinnati and Orr & Lau benhelmer of New Orleans against the Nicaraguan government for damages sus tained by them at Bluefleids in the revo lution of 1831. Orr & Laubenhelmer claimed 819.000 damages because the Nicaraguan govern ment commandeered some of their steam launches and lighters loaded with ba nanas. The arbitrator awards them dam ages to the extent of 87,000. The Post Glover Company claimed dam ages to the amount of 81.402 on account of the seizure by the Nicaraguan govern ment of certain electric construction ma terial belonging to ihe company. The arbitrator awarded them tha full amount of the claim. ALABAMA’S CASE REOPENED. ALL THE OTHER REPUBLICAN CON TESTS SETTLED. Alabama Faction!* Will Arrange n Finn of Dividing the Delegation. Bowden Won in Norfolk, Yu., Dis trict—Resolution \bout Action of Alabama Official* Referred to Chairman Hanna-Resolution to Cnt Representation Tabled. Phi aclelphia, June 16.—The Republican National Committee to-day disposed of all the contests over a?ats in the National Convention except those from the state of Alabama. The Alabama case has been revived upon an agreement between the two fac tions to divide *he dehjration by the elim ination of contesting delegates and this work will be completed at a meeting of the committee to be held next Monday. Other contests disposed of during the day were those renting the s;ate ot Texas and several of ihe districts of that state, as well as the Norfelk district in Virginia, and Committeeman Jim Hill’s old dislrici in Mississippi. In Hill’s dis trict one and legate of each faction was seat ed, while in the Virginia District ex-Oon gressman Bowden carried off the honors in opposition to J. hn S. Wise, the Bowden delegates being seated. The Republican Notional Committee be gan business this morning by taking up the contest from the Norfolk, Va., dis trict. In this district ex-Congressman George R. Bowden and William S. Holland claim to be the regular delegates, while this honor Is contested by H. H. Libbey and A. H. Martin. John A. Wise appeared for Tdbbey and Martin. He contended for the regularity of the convention which selected Ills cli ents and attacked the opposition in bitter terms, growing quite personal in his refer ence to Mr. Bowden. He charged him with a desire only to control the patron age reference to party success, saying that Bowden had himself voted the Democratic tu-net. Mr. Bowden contradicted with vigorous language Mr. Wise’s claim to regularity, saying that he and Holland had been elect ed almost two months before they heard of the pretensions of Libbey and Martin. He claimed that the convention at which they were nominated was called by the regularly appointed district chairman and that it was fully indorsed by the State Committee. Alabama'* Cn*e itpojirnnl. The committee then decided, upon the urgent request of the delegates from Ala bama, to reopen some of the district cases from that Kate. The committee derided to place on the temporary roll Aldrich and Smith, Vaughanites from th© Fourth district, and Lathrop and Ewell, Wicker sham men from the Seventh district. The transaction was accomplished without dis cussion. Th© contest in the Second dis trict was withdrawn and the Vaughan men were seated. They are J. W. Dim mick and Percy Morris. The contest in the Fifth Texas district wa* decided in favor of the Green dele gates, W. H. Love and Georg© A. Knight, who were opposed by Cecil A. Lyon and G. A. Gray. The decision was given to the Green men on the ground of regular ity. The Green delegates were also seat ed in th© Ninth Texas district. They are J. S. Hornberger and J. T. Harris. The comlmttee then took recess until 3 o’clock. The contest over the Texas state dele gates was decided in favor of <he Haw ley delegate. he names of Hawley, Fer guson, Green and Rogers being placed on the temporary roll. In the Fifth district of Mississippi the representation was divided between the two factions. The contest was over the regularity of the convention. R. A. Sim mons of one faction and W. J. Smith of the other were given places on the tem porary roll. The Delaware case was then taken up and disposed of in accordance with the recommendation of the eub-cornmittee, which was that neither faotion be admit ted to the convention. Ihe matter of contests being disposed of. a resolution introduced on Wednes day last bv Committeeman Pavno was taken up, briefly debated and referred to Senator Hanna, chairman of the National Committee. This resolution requested the President of the United Staffs to- insti tute an inquiry into the par'ldpation by fedpra! officeholders of Alabama in ihe selection of delegates to the convention. Reaolntion Was Tabled. The following resolution was then Intro duced by Henry E. Tlepko of Rhode Is land: ‘ Whereas, the representation in Con gress now accorded to the several states of the union cn the basis of article 14, sec tion 2, of the constitution, ought to be modified, so that fn every s ate wherein the right to vote is and nied to any of the male inhabitants thereof, being twenty one years of age and citizens of the Un't ed States, or wherein said right ts in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion or ether crime, representation in Congress, and in the electoral college should be reduced In th - proportion which the number of male cltlz ns so deprived of the right of suffrage shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one ysars of age In said state; therefore ’ Resolved, Thai th Re-übll an Nation al Committee reccmtmnd that If the Re publl an party ts continued in control of Congress, tt Invoke and exercise the pow er of Congress granted by article 14, sec tion 5. to enforce by appropriate legisla tion the objects of this resolution This resolution called forth some debate, which was participated In by Senators Hanna, Scott and others. Roth Senators Henna and Scott expressed sympathy with the purpose of the resolution, but said that they were of tho opinion that the question was one for the National Convention itself, end not for the commit tee. The resolution was laid on the table by a vote of 24 to 19. Another resolution, practically In the language of the Payne resolution of some years ago. concerning the representation In the National Committee, was presented by Mr. Cummings of lowa. Tho resolution provided for representa tion on Ihe basis of Republican votes cast. The resolution was sharply attack ed, because of Its effect upon the South ern states, where the Republican vote Is comparatively smell, and after a short discussion, was withdrawn by its author. PLATT FRACTURED A RIB. New York Senator'* Friend* Are Worried About Him. New York, June 16.—A special to the Press from Philadelphia says: Senator Thomas C. Platt is In a serious condition to-nlghl and his friends are wor ried about him. The Senator sustained a fracture of one of his ribs in his New York office yesterday by falling against a chair. Four Children Killed, Leadvllle, Col., June 16.—Fire to-night deseroyed the Home for Friendless Chil dren, a charitable Institution. Four c.htt. dren were burned to death. BADEN-FOWELL IS AT WORK. Orange River Colony Will Soon Be Cut Off From Transvaal. London, June 16, 4:47 p. m.~The war office has received the following message from Lord Roberts: “Pretor.a, June 16 —Rustenburg was oc cupied yesterday by Baden-Powell. A col umn starts from this place to-morrow to meet Baden-Powell and repair the tele graph between Pretoria and Rustenburg. “Hunter is moving from Potchetfstroom. His advance brigade expects to reach Jo hannesburg, June 19. “Buller, I hope is at Standerton. Heidel berg will be occupied from this place shorily, and then the Orange River Colo ny will be completely cut off from the Transvaal. “Baden-Powell reports that the district through which he parsed is sett.ing down f-atisfactorlly. Over one thousand stands of arms w re surrendered and Hans Eloff and Piet Kruger, son of the President, were io make submlssicn to him yester day, having been previously disarmed on their farms. “Botha’s army has retired, and it is be lieved to bear Middleberg. His rear guard was surprised and entirely routed by lan Hamilton's mounted Infantry.” The war office has received the follow ing from Gen. Buller: “Laing’s Nek. Friday, June 15.-—Now that Natal is clear of the enemy. I wish to call attention to the disgraceful way in which private property was treated in the part of the colony they occupied. Their wilful and needless damage is vis ible everywhere, and houses, when not completely wrecked, have, been desecrated with filthy ingenuity. That this has been done with the consent of the leaders Is proved by the fact that while In Charles ton every house was wrecked, wh4le In Volksrust, two miles off, in the Transvaal, every house was intact." A BOER ATTACK REPULSED. MnJ. Seymour, n American, Killed Near Znnl River. London. June 17.—There Is no news re ported from the seat of war in South Africa, where the Britieh forces are con tinuing to clear off the Boers on their front, or to hold in check or disperse those threatertug the rear of Schopernok. Gen. Rundle’s line at Senekal and Ficksburg is now almoel invulnerable. The Boers attacked Ficksburg this morn ing. but were driven off. President Steyn of the Orange Free State is still trying to encourage the burghers. Gen. DeWet Is trekking north of Bloemfontein. In an attack on Ihe railway pioneers, near Zand river tonday, the Boers were driven off, but MaJ. Seymour, command ing the pioneers, was killed. He was an American, and was formerly employed .'n the Rond. The indications are, according to reports from Cape Town, that the ministerial cri sis will soon be ended by the formation of a cabinet by Sir Gordon Sprig*. Ac cording to a Cape Town special, the cab inet, beside Mr. Rose Inness, who will accept, a portfolio, will probably include former Attorney Generol Salomon, who was a member of the late cabinet, and Sir P. H. Faure, who was colonial eecre tary during Rhodes’ second administra tion. SCnREfNER’S RESIGNATION. Hand Thanked Him, But Indorsed Hln Opponents. Paari, Cape Colony, June 16 —At to-day’s meeting of the Afrikander Bui\d Congress a letter was read from the late premier, W. P/ Schreiner, announcing his resigna tion and describing the cause of the differ ence between himself and his colleagues in the cabinet which left no other course open to him. The eongr© c adopted a resolution ex pressing thanks to the premier for his services to the country, but indorsing the opposition of the bond members of Parlia ment to the measures supported by Mr. Schreiner. THROUGH THEIR WIVES. Robert* In Said to He Negotiating; With Krnger and Tlothn. London, June 16, 5:50 p. m.—A rumor 1s rife in the city that Lord Roberts is nego tiating with President Kruger and Gen. Botha, through their wivea, regarding terms of surrender. BOER DELEGATES ARE THERE. No Significance, They Say, in Visit to Philadelphia. Philadelphia. June 16.—While the con vention delegates were arriving by every train, the three representatives of the South African republics, Messrs. Fischer of the Orange Free State, and C. H. Wea sels and A. D. Wolmarans, of the Trans vaal also put In an appearance. They took quarters at the Walton, which la the canter of political activity, and alter dlrner, mingled w th ihe crowds In the lobby, talking familiarly to large crowds. Mr. Weasels, .when asked If there was any significance In the visit at the time of the convention, said; “Not the least. We had expected to have a meeting here, hut owing to the convention, have given It up. We are here simply as obs- rvers, to see the manner In which your nominations for the presi dency are made.” "Do you seek a Boer plank in the plat form?” "There will be no move of that knd by us. Naturally It would be gratifying to us If such a plank were put In the platform. But If that comes about It will be through the spontaneous action of the delegates.” The Boer delegates will remain here un til Tuesday and perhaps longer. BRITISH OFFICERS KILLED. Natives of Gambia Colony Assassi nated Six Men. Bathurst. Gambia Colony, West Africa, June 16.—A natjve rising has occurred In the Gambia Colony and two British com missioners and six members of the po lice have been killed at Sannkandi, cn the south bank of the Gambia river, by Mnndlngoes. The party had gone to Sannkandi to settle a question of local administration, when the Mundlngoes suddenly attacked and murdered them. Mr. Cecil Sitwell, one of the murdered commissioners, was formerly an official In the Windward Islands. Three Killed In Collision. London, June 16.— A collision between an express train and a train filled with Windsor racegoers occurred a Slough. Three persons were killed and slxty-one injured. Croker Is Coming Home. Liverpool, June 16.—The Cunard line steamer Lucania, which sailed from tlhs port to-day, had on her passenger list the game of Richard Croker, - DAILY. *8 A YEAR. 5 CENTS A COPY. WEEKLY 2-TIMEB-A-WEEK.SI A YEAR NATIONALISTS IN THE LEAD. THEY SEEM TO HAVE WON ELEC TION IN HAVANA Mora Men Claim the Vote Wo* Clone Bat Will Not Rink Any Money on It—White Democratic Ticket Won at Sautingo—( uliani Were Anxloan to Make a Good laipreioloii and the Elections Were Generally Or derly. Havana. June 16. 6:16 p. m.—The result of the elections probably will not be known until midnight, the count of the ballots not beginning until 6 p. m. The day was very quiet, the city having the gemral appearance of Sunday, ex cept for the large number of coaches on the sireits hired by thee n’ending parties to carry voters to the pells free of charge Most of the voting was done early. Some of the voting booths had voters waiting before 6 o'clock In the morning when the elections began. At 10 a m. probably half the trial number of inscribed voters had cast their ballots. The election boards, nearly all of which were composed of members of the National party, were ex tremely contented, claiming to be abso lutely sure of winning. The Associated Press correspondent vis ited a great many booths, which were clean and orderly. There was no confu sion, and rows of voters were awaiting their turn. The Cubans, members of the boards said, were conducting the elections in an exemplary manner, being anxious to show their fitness for independence. One booth at Cerro was the scene of a disturbance. An inspector of elections rep resenting Estrada Mora, becoming involv ed in a controversy with a watcher of tha National party as to Ihe right of a voter to obtain assistance In marking his ticket, the Moran man was taken to the police station. Everything Ha* Orderly. Up to 9 o'clock to-night, Gen. 'Wool had received nothing but satisfactory ac counts from all parts of the Island con cerning the behavior of the people during the elections. Gen. Lee, Gen. Wilson and Coi. Whiteside, all make similar state ment* to the effect that everything was a model of quietness and order. Matan zae, Cienfuegos and Santa Clsra are ail recognized as overwhelmingly in favor of the Republican party. It is not likely that the results in Ha vana will be known before the hour for closing the cable, but the Rationalists nre claiming the election by large majorities. The adherents of Mora say that the vote wos very close Followers of Mora, however, refuse to take bet* of 8 to S, and Mora claims that his chances were hurt by the Issuance of 20,000 copies of a circu lar during the morning. In this circular, Mora is quoted as saying that .after an interview with Gen. Gomez, he! had de cided to reeign. Later In the day Mora Issued a denial of Ihe circular. Hesiglts at Santiago. Santiago de' Cuba. June 16 -The first Cuban election passed without the* slight est disturbance in this supposed turbu lent province. In this city there was only a small vote and only one ticket, on account of the withdrawal of 'he National party a week ago The white Democratic ticket was unanimously elected, and the same party was successful throughout the depart ment. Senor Grlnan was elected to succeed himself as Mayor of SanMago de Cuba. He Is a frl nd of Gov. Castillo, who organ lied a successful campaign and will prob ably eventually favor annexation. CERTIFICATES OF* HEALTH. Aalatica Cannot Leave California Without Them. San Francisco, lune 16 —All railroad and steamship companies have been notified by the federal authorities at Washington that Asiatics will not be allowed to leave California unless provided with a health certificate Issued by the United States Marine Hospital officers here. Whites will be allowed to leave without certlfi- , cates, but It was recommended that they provide themselves voluntarily with cer tificates to avoid possible delay. At first the order from Washington read that whites as well as Asiatic* must have health certificates, but this order was modified inter, excepting Caucasians. W. M. Cutter, secretary of tho Republi can State Central Committee, to-night sent an emphatic telegram to President McKinley protesting against tho quaran tine. FOR DR. KIXYOI WS ARREST. Order leaned on Account of the New Quarantine Rule. San Francisco, June 16 Judge Morrow 10-day Issued an order for the arreat of Dr. Klnyoun, the Federal quarantine offi cer of this port, and he must on Monday, show cause why he should not be punish ed for contempt of court, in issuing to-day an order to railroads and steamship com panies, forbidding them to carry pessen gera out of this state, unless they have a certificate of health from the Marine Hos pital Service. Wong Wan, a Chinaman, procured the order for Dr. Kinyoun’s arrest, because the Pacific Mail Steamship Company had refused to sell him a ticket to Eureka, Cal He had previously secured an In junction against tha enforcement of the quarantine. Inepectors have been placed at the state lines, end all trains will be boarded and passengers examined In accordance with Dr. Klnyoun’s order. Gov. Gage is In communication with the authorities in Washington, in an endeavor to have the order quarantining the state withdrawn. WILL BOOM EX-GOV. BRADLEY. Kentucky Republican* Want Him For Vive President. Louisville, June 16—.“ The McKinley Club Special” will leave Louisville at 12:46 p. m. Sunday with several sleepers carry ing Kentucky’s delegation to the Phila delphia convention. The Kentuckians will boom ex-3ov. Bradley for Vice President. Ex-Gov. Bradley will probably be elected chairman of the delegation and John w. Yrrkee national committeeman. The delegation will organize at 5 p. m. Monday at the Continental Hotel, Kentucky's headquar ters. Serlons Strike Situation. St. Johns, N. F., June 16.—The Ball Isl and strike situation la very serious. The strikers are determined to reslat, even to the extent of using violence, and In that event the mining companies will appeal to the government for protection, and the warship Chraybdla will probably yre cccd to the scene.